Dr.JeanneS.Murphy

Dr. Jeanne S. Murphy 1916 - 2012 LONGMEADOW - Dr. Jeanne S. Murphy, 96, formerly of Longmea-dow, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Reeds Landing in Springfield. She was born in 1916 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of Helen Estelle (Knox) and Herbert Shepherd Murphy. She graduated from Farmington High School in CT in 1934 and from Hartford Hospital School of Nursing in 1938. In 1941, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Columbia Teachers College, Columbia University her Master of Science Degree in Nursing Administration from Western Reserve University in 1947 - and her Doctorate of Education in 1990 from the University of Massachusetts after her retirement at the age of 74. She taught nursing at the Hartford Hospital School of Nursing and at Keuka College and later taught in the graduate nursing program at the University of Massachusetts. Jeanne was employed at Grave-New Haven Hospital; was Director of Nursing at Holyoke Hospital; and Nursing Administrator at Springfield Hospital Medical Center (now Baystate Medical Center). She has been honored by many organizations, including; Baystate Medical Center for her book, "A Rich Heritage" (published in 1983), an in depth treatise of the 100 year history of nursing in the three hospitals that made up Baystate Medical Center; the Massachusetts and Rhode Island League of Nursing; the Advisory Council of the University of Massachusetts School of Nursing; Old First Church in Springfield; the Zonta Club of Springfield and Zonta International; the Quota Club of Springfield; and Baystate Medical Center School of Nursing Alumnae Association. She was a long time member of the former Old First Church for which she served in many capacities, most notably as church treasurer for 17 years. She was predeceased by her sister, Elizabeth Murphy Chase in 2002. She leaves two nieces, Susan Cohan and her husband Frederick Cohan of Portland, CT, and Barry Fouts of Anna Maria, Florida; and two nephews, David Chase and his wife Gael Chase of Higganum, CT and Laurence G. Bagg and his wife Sara Bagg of Malin, OR. She also leaves many close friends and dear friends. A memorial service in celebration of her life will be held at Reeds Landing, 807 Wilbraham Road, Springfield, MA 01109 on Saturday, January 5th, 2013 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a
. Dickinson-Streeter Funeral Service of Springfield has been entrusted with the arrangements.